Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Pocatello, Idaho 83204 · Pocatello District
#292 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho
#36192 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Pocatello, in the Pocatello District school district of Idaho, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 359 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 33.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 292nd of 352 ranked elementary schools in Idaho. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 359.
There are 19 schools in Pocatello; Jefferson Elementary School ranks 19th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)40%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)68.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Irving Middle School
Pocatello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students · 743 m away
Pocatello High School
Pocatello · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students · 1.3 km away
Pocatello Community Charter
Pocatello · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students · 2.3 km away
Washington Elementary School
Pocatello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
242 students · 2.8 km away
Greenacres Elementary School
Pocatello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students · 3.2 km away
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Pocatello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students · 3.3 km away
Alameda Middle School
Pocatello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students · 3.4 km away
Hawthorne Middle School
Pocatello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students · 3.6 km away
Tendoy Elementary School
Pocatello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
221 students · 4.0 km away
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School
Pocatello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Idaho with a comparable Enrollment.
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359 students
I B Perrine Elementary School
Twin Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Centennial Elementary School
Lewiston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Marsing Elementary School
Marsing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Hillcrest Elementary School
American Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students
North Elementary School
Mountain Home · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
357 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 33.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #292 of 352 in Idaho. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Jefferson Elementary School ranks #292 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho and #36192 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School had 359 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.